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05 April 2015

Cannabis v Pharmaceuticals

The pharmaceutical industry (BIG Pharma) would like everyone to believe that the key to health can be found in a pill. The only problem is the resulting side effects – which result in the opposite of good health. But there is an alternative. Cannabis! Let’s check out how pills stack up against cannabis for serious health conditions.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in Australia, with 43,946 deaths attributed to CVD in Australia in 2012. CVD kills one Australian every 12 minutes and is one of Australia's largest health problems. Despite improvements over the last few decades, it remains one of the biggest burdens on our economy.

Pharm Choice: In the US, up to five drugs are currently available, which may slow Alzheimer’s by producing the key neurotransmitter acetylcholine. In Australia, three drugs are commonly prescribed: Donepezil (Aricept); Rivastigmine (Exelon); Galantamine (Razadyne).

Side Effects: The efficacy of these drugs has yet to be solidly demonstrated. They can trigger anorexia and slowed heart rate.

Cannabis: Cannabinoids reduce the inflammation associated with Alzheimer’s in human brain tissue and prevent cell death by anti-oxidation.